[Michlib-l] [MMLLdirectors] FCC Broadband Map

[Mark Morton]

I checked my address and it is listed as served because of Space
Exploration Holdings, LLC, which is Elon Musk's Starlink system. Until
recently we had DSL over the phone line which was 1.5 down and .5 up. This
summer we did get Starlink (our only option) and now have 100/10.
This system will eventually cover virtually all of the United States, if it
doesn't already, so all broadband maps will reflect this availability.
People with limited means being able to afford it is a different thing, and
hopefully the government will recognize this and provide assistance based
on that.

On Mon, Nov 21, 2022 at 2:47 PM Tracy Logan <logant at cadillaclibrary.org>
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> If your library serves an area with poor, or no internet, now is the time
> to speak up! The FCC has made this nationwide broadband map available to
> the public:
>
> https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home
>
> The map outlines internet access at specific locations. I encourage
> everyone to take a look at the map and submit challenges for
> inaccurate information. This map is going to have a direct effect on the
> Internet for All initiative, that is how the federal government spends
> grant money to address internet connectivity in underserved and unserved
> areas.
>
> My I.T. Manager checked her home address and issued four challenges for
> inaccurate information from four different providers. In her own words, "My
> address was listed as Served, which is incorrect as the top speed I'm able
> to achieve is 15mbps download. I should be Underserved as I'm below
> 25mbps/3mbps." Of course, this is only one anecdote but it is an important
> issue and I encourage everyone to take 10 minutes and check that their home
> and library are designated accurately. I also encourage you to share this
> as widely as possible.
>
> Happy Thanksgiving!
>
>
> --
> Tracy Logan
> Library Director
> Cadillac Wexford Public Library
> 411 S. Lake Street
> Cadillac, MI 49601
> 231-775-6541
> logant at cadillaclibrary.org
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*Mark Morton*
Director
Leland Township Public Library
203 E Cedar St
PO Box 736
Leland, MI 49654
231-256-9152
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